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Which FSSAI licence, and what your label must say

Answer two questions to see your licence type under the rules in force since 1 April 2026, then check your label line by line.

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Your licence

Based on FSSAI's revised turnover limits, in force from 1 April 2026.

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Do any of these apply?

Your label checklist

Mandatory on retail packs under the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, plus Legal Metrology.

    Sources: FSSAI order of 27 March 2026 (FAQs on the Licensing and Registration Amendment Regulations, 2026); FoSCoS kind-of-business eligibility, updated 1 April 2026; FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 (compendium version VIII, 9 September 2025). Rules change: confirm on foscos.fssai.gov.in or with a food consultant before printing. This is a guide, not legal advice.

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    Licences, labels and lab tests are module 4 of Vikas's ₹199 Food Brand Launch Program.

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    Which FSSAI licence do I need?

    Since 1 April 2026: FSSAI registration up to ₹1.5 crore annual turnover (₹100 a year), a State licence above ₹1.5 crore and up to ₹50 crore, and a Central licence above ₹50 crore. Supplements, importers and exporters have their own rules.

    What must a food label show in India?

    The name of the food, ingredients in descending order by weight, nutrition information, the veg or non-veg symbol, allergens, the maker's name and address, the FSSAI logo and number, net quantity, MRP, batch number, date marking and consumer care details, among others.

    Where do I apply?

    On FoSCoS, foscos.fssai.gov.in. Rules change, so confirm your category there before you print.